5 Things You MUST KNOW Before Skydiving for the First Time 🪂 | Tips for the Best Jump

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Let me know where you want to skydive!

[@emybg831]

Melbourne, Australia for my first time and then in Dubai on my second leg of my trip next month. Thanks for your tips!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@emybg831 wow sounds like quite the adventure! Have a great trip

[@JLForeman22]

I wanted to do it in Jamaica for my birthday but I couldn't find any companies. So I'm going to San Marcos TX while I still have the courage to do it😅😂🥴

[@drash6314]

I have booked for a sky dive in Sydney (Picton). The tummy drop feeling is my biggest woe and this video helped me quash it !... Impressive !.. Will come back here after my dive. Thanks much

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@drash6314 Yay! glad I could help calm some nerves. let us know how it goes!

[@thomasklidonas6639]

Just made my first jump in Miami for my 70th bday... it was an incredible experience......will do it again....

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

My favorite place! Congrats

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

Its not a hobby but its a mental health tool. The only reason I do it is for the free fall. I hate heights and hate the parachute ride down and I always have my eyes closed. The moment I jump I allow my mind to go into stillness and silence becuase I know my instructor will take care of me. I have done it 4 times in 3 years.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Great perspective! Thanks for the comment

[@JLForeman22]

Thank you!! This has settled my nerves, now I can get some rest and get excited about my first jump tomorrow 🎉🎊

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

I hope you had the best jump!

[@storibanks4243]

How did it go

[@RyanYoung-br1iz]

He didn't make it ​@@storibanks4243

[@SeedWheatBread]

The stomach drop info was something I truly needed to hear. Loved how u google to see why. I’m feeling very more confident now that’s literally my only worry.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for the comment.

[@ericaelmore4124]

Thats my only worry also. I've been watching videos of people giving tips and they all say same thing.

[@KEBinAZ]

I am wanting to do this as a challenge to myself and my anxiety. I am petrified and prepping myself. I am worried about going into a panic attack but I know others with anxiety disorders have done this and I have faith in the whole parachute package and the instructors. I plan on doing mine at Skydive Arizona.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Good for you! Have a great time!

[@HS-db4sn]

let me know how it goes!! i feel the same

[@XavieraMarie]

Going sky diving tomorrow afternoon for the first time ever, super scared by I’m watching all the videos I can to feel more informed (without clicking on the ‘gone wrong!?!?’ videos)

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Haha definitely don’t watch those videos! Have a great time tomorrow.

[@brendangeroux7517]

How was it?!?!

[@TJnpgtag]

how was it?

[@venturera_]

I'm planning to skydive in DR this weekend. Was postponing because didn't want to go alone, but now I took a decision to go no matter if someone comes with me.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@venturera_ good! I went alone and loved it

[@venturera_]

Revoew: amaziiing experience, felt super safe the whole time. Instructor and I were 1 (literally high proximoty5 attached body to body). Only part that felt uncomfortable was after parachute release the pressure in between legs with the harness. But the free fall was awesomeeeee

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@venturera_ yay!! Thanks for the update

[@MrPepper312]

The most fun you can have with your cloths on.

[@Kriistall7]

😂

[@litamartin8595]

😂 Well, they do have naked jumps too. Depends on your drop zone. 😉

[@MrPepper312]

@@litamartin8595 Yes at my DZ too

[@MrPepper312]

Yes it was at my DZ also, but not me. I was afraid of a line over if you know what I mean.

[@NelsonBernal-p7g]

My first skydiving, tomorrow for my 50 birthday 🪂, I’m ready 🙏💪here in Sylvania Ga!!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have the best time!

[@Jumpiestbat]

How did it go? I’m skydiving in Sylvania too.

[@momo22406]

Happy Birthday - even though it's 10 months late-, hope you had a great one!!

[@keishacoleman-c4k]

Im super late as well but happy almost birthday Again! Happy 51 BABY! LETS GOO

[@Jordon_arch]

My first jump it was the journey up I was more scared of, as soon as we jumped I just felt at ease without a care in the world. Take all your life’s worries away and you just enjoy the moment. Can’t wait for my next jump. Definitely going to do the AFF course.

[@johnhoin5565]

1 st Jump in Saratoga NY. The scariest part for me was the night before, and the next day driving to the small airport. We were waiting, while other people were jumping, looking up at the tiny black suits falling from the blue sky out of view. Then when it was our turn, the door opening at 13 k feet, looking at the step, step away, chest out! (Class) It feels like you are flying, not dropping. While landing over a golf course, there was one guy golfing, parachute shadow coming over the trees. He made his best Pterodactyl , as we flew over the poor golfer at 8 am , he turned and never saw us . Can you imagine what was going through his mind in the club house?? lol Fear last seconds.. regret last a lifetime.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

lol yes I think I was shaking while driving to the airport, so that may have been the scariest part for me. thanks for the story!

[@3reth]

i’m doing mine for my 35th. nervous but it’s been on my bucket list. thanks for sharing your experience

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

How exciting! I hope you have a great time.

[@agon1963]

I was almost 59 (2022) when I took my first plunge. Best experience ever. Put your faith in your tandem instructor and enjoy the moment. You'll have fun.

[@3reth]

Happy to report that it was the most amazing experience. Definitely will do it again!!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@3reth great news! Thanks for letting us know!

[@natalieg.2358]

I watched this video in preparation for my first time skydiving and now that it happened I came back to share my experience! One of the wildest moments for me was when the door was slid open…and everyone on the plane just started throwing themselves out of it?!? That was my “oh sh*t this is actually happening moment” 😂 The freefall was pretty rough for me, there was too much pressure in my ears and I was panicking and struggling to breathe so I felt I couldn’t enjoy it as much until after the parachute was deployed unfortunately. And my last comment would be that if you can afford it, absolutely pay extra to have another person record your jump rather than just opting for a selfie video recorded by your instructor, the angle was so unflattering that I will NOT be sharing that video with anyone besides my most trusted friends and family haha. But overall…I would do it again!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

I love this comment! thanks so much for sharing your experience. great point about the selfie video. I don't think the place I went to offered to have a separate person film the jump, otherwise that def would've been my preference. glad you had a good time overall :)

[@stalagnight]

I jumped in Namibia a few weeks ago. It was a gift to myself for my 80th birthday. I also went in a 4x4 on the dunes. 40 degrees gradient plus up and down the sides. Not sure which I enjoyed the most. 😅

[@stalagnight]

Had a video and photo package. ❤

[@dangdeionn]

This comment made Me laugh and smile.

[@viccol89]

Really beneficial thank you Courtney! It’s made me feel a bit less fearful for my upcoming jump. Loved seeing your action video. Completing my first jump tomorrow 🤞🏻in Devon UK.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@viccol89 glad to hear it! Have a great jump

[@thomasdavies4816]

I have my first skydive next week and I CANT NOT WAIT

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Where are you jumping?

[@sherrelladams3585]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm taking. My first jump in a few hours. Very much eased my nerves.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Yay! I hope the jump goes well

[@kevintyrer45]

22yrs since my last jump. At 59 ive started jumping again. 5 jumps done. Lots more to go.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@kevintyrer45 love to hear it!

[@sherrrrrryy587]

Jumping in a week and I’m so pumped! This was helpful. :)

[@tahiraleilani5690]

this was extremely informative, relieving, and comforting. thank you so much ! ❤

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@tahiraleilani5690 yay! So glad to hear that.

[@Jhinjayridah]

Thank you for breaking things down.

[@mohammedkhalid1076]

I’m doing it in the Caribbean the next two months and I’m already super excited, can’t wait!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Awesome! Have a great time.

[@JewishKeto]

I’m going for the first time to celebrate losing nearly 100lbs! So excited

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Wow congratulations!! Have a great jump

[@JewishKeto]

@@ExploringwithCourtney I’m going to bring my bucket list and officially cross it off :)

[@JewishKeto]

I went the other day… oh my gosh… what a rush! So happy I did it! Once we leaped out of the plane everything went to super slow motion… but I loved it! I’m planning to go again in the fall I hope.

[@Joann5]

I am so glad to come across your video as I made skydiving reservations for my 36th birthday plans. I will be Skydiving here in Arizona end of May 2023. I’m so glad you pointed out everything I was skeptical about and this eased my anxiety and I have been watching skydiving videos for motivation since it will be my 1st time. Thank you for your honest review 🙌🏾💯❤️

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

thanks for watching! i'm glad you found it useful and I hope you have an amazing jump! happy early birthday

[@virochachetty5074]

How did it go??

[@Titan_Tanyaradzwa]

So how did it go? I’m going in September

[@sickflow3650]

I’m going to skydive Phoenix while I’m visiting on October 27th… How did yours go?

[@justinmeyer6044]

Going skydiving on 8-10-24. This video eased some of my concerns :). Thank you.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@justinmeyer6044 love to hear it!

[@unBecoming1]

Thanks for sharing! Im going today here in Charlotte, NC. I’m pretty excited and anticipating a great time. Just like you said…Im looking to get out of my head and into my heart…be in the moment. Peace to you and yours 💪🏾

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! I hope you have an amazing time today 🪂

[@unBecoming1]

@@ExploringwithCourtney it was an absolute blast! I was in such awe and amazement 💪🏾

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@unBecoming1 Yay!! Congrats! If you have extra tips to share with others, be sure to drop them in a comment.

[@DivineAwareness88]

Just went skydiving today. It was cool. Im someone who's not terrified of heights but im more a peson who gets anxiety for high speeds. It happened so quickly i got on the ground like "really?". Its a little overhyped so dont worry people youll be fine. Just make sure your instructor is big on safety. If not, ditch them.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@DivineAwareness88 glad you had a good experience!

[@ninadenise3969]

Thanks for the video! I had a random dream about skydiving & now I wanna do it!

[@joellei3058]

Wow this was a great video!! I never ever thought skydiving was a possibility for me mainly because of the drop feeling which I hate and thought was inevitable!! Im also scared heights and nervous when flying lol but I’ve mostly overcome my fear of flying and I travel a lot now so I’m hopeful for skydiving thanks to your video!!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

glad to hear it!

[@Adam-xv7cd]

Thanks for the tips and great video! My 1st jump next week in Gulf Shores, AL

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@Adam-xv7cd woohoo! Have fun

[@xoxojadenicole]

I’m planning on doing my first jump in Key West with my dad in less than 2 weeks… so excited. Thanks for sharing your experience 💙

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Omg the best place to jump 😍 have fun!!

[@kylemcarthur889]

Skydiving this Saturday in Panama City, so excited!!!

[@femmec6644]

This is helpful! I'm thinking of tandem for my 50th birthday this year.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching!

[@vazquez.conacento]

Will be doing my first jump this Friday!! Have been wanting to do it for years :)

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have a great jump!

[@cf8cg]

Thank you for sharing! I love your tidbits and enjoyed hearing how you felt about the experience. I was wondering if you have any tips on landing but the video didn’t have it. A friend of mine who did skydiving had a little pain at the bottom of her spine because of the way she landed.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@cf8cg thanks for the comment! Landing is really 100% on the instructor. They land first and then tell you when to put your legs down. So just listen to them and you should be fine.

[@cf8cg]

@@ExploringwithCourtney I see, thank you!

[@MrDrew91]

Going skydiving with my wife in Hawaii in spring 2024. I already have butterflies in my stomach 🤣

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

skydiving in Hawaii is definitely on my list!

[@jester1319]

I booked my first jump with a couple buddies for two weeks from now. It's for my 19th birthday. I have never been more nervous for something in life. My hands become lakes just thinking about it. I'm comforted by the "no drop" feeling, however I'm still just as scared lol. Really the only thing to fear is fear itself. I know how safe it is and how good it should feel as soon as I leave the plane. But this is just gonna be something crazy man.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have fun!

[@robynderango8842]

update?? how was it?!

[@Drewo567]

Going today for my 19th hopefully it’s great

[@janinescott19]

Cool. Can't wait. Doing it tomorrow!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have a great jump!

[@mariaRamirez-qz3nf]

I’m skydiving 🪂 tomorrow for my birthday 🎉super excited. Thank you this video is helpful ❤

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Happy birthday and have fun!

[@Mollymonroe272]

Your jump vid is so inspiring… thank you … I’m looking into diving in the nyc tristate area before end sept - beg oct (that when the jump season ends here) …. Way to go!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your jump

[@Dr.KemmyTaylor]

I’ll be skydiving for the first time next week with the US Army’s Golden Knights parachute team. I’m nervous, yet I definitely trust the expertise the team has. This video was incredibly helpful especially the information about the “stomach drop” feeling not being a factor!

[@storaimanandoi8425]

I’ll have for my birthday which is May 2nd 🎉very excited ❤

[@gradplanner]

Excellent. I did the same thing for my birthday. I'm ready for my next jump

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! Where did you jump?

[@gradplanner]

@@ExploringwithCourtney Skydive Spaceland Houston. Near Rosharon.

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Thank you so much for this. It actually really helped me feel a lot better about what I’m gonna do tomorrow morning :-)

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

So glad! Have a great jump

[@melikarasti7812]

Thanks for your nice and positive video. I wanna do it next week to welcome my thirty years of spinning around the earth and the sun but you can't imagine how scared I am and how many stupid thoughts cross my mind. I hope next week I tell you that I've done it and it was amazing..

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Happy birthday! If you want to do it I hope you decide to

[@AktasOzge]

Iam going to do my first skydiving on sunday and im so excited also feeling anxious. I am sure i am gonna love it but my heart pumping badly when I think of jumping from the plane

[@zachwimbish1123]

Just jumped few days ago and it was AMAZING can’t wait to do it again

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Congrats! So glad to hear!

[@LauraPhelan-cy7iy]

I'll be doing my first jump in the Alps next Saturday! I'm so excited but you made it sound a lot less scary than I imagined. Thank you!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Yay!! I hope you have a great time. Thanks for watching

[@shellyuiras530]

How was it?

[@LauraPhelan-cy7iy]

@@shellyuiras530 Amazing! The free fall last both forever and an instant at the same time, it's so interesting. But it's a lot of fun and I can't recommend it enough!

[@shellyuiras530]

@@LauraPhelan-cy7iy I'm happy you actually did it, I'll be going on my birthday day in two weeks 😊

[@mickspriggs7894]

Well done on explaining! Everything you said is so true. The only thing you left out was the scariest part!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Haha thanks for watching! What’s the scariest part??

[@mickspriggs7894]

@@ExploringwithCourtney the plane ride up haha.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@mickspriggs7894 haha true!

[@judsonwidmymerviluszabala378]

I’m going to have my first skydiving experience for my upcoming birthday. Wish me luck! 😅

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Good luck! Thanks for watching.

[@MrMywildside]

I have done several tandem skydives, most being in Ogden, Utah. I will say to those who experience clogged ears afterwards to just pinch your nose shut and try to breathe through it slowly. Do that a few times and that should unclog them. It seems to work for me.

[@ItzJulesss]

I’ve been wanting to go sky diving so badd! But i know once im in the air I’ll “freak out” for a minute😆 Hoping i can do it this year!!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Haha you should do it!! It’s awesome

[@awateagane1086]

Hi there everyone! I live in Taupo New Zealand and did my very first Skydive on my Birthday last January; I was'nt even Scared, and it was fantastic! The second one a few months later I was nervous as hell but need'nt have been; this was the beginning of an Addiction for me. I have now completed Seven jumps; two of which were consecutive (one after the other); fair to say; "I smashed them"! I am aiming to complete a trio of jumps in December before Christmas. If any of you are visiting NZ ;Taupo in particular ,come do a Skydive at the Number One Tandem Skydiving place in our Country out at Taupo Airport; the Crew are so awesome and of course Super Experienced. I guarantee you will fall in love with the mindblowing views over Lake Taupo and three of New Zealands highest Mountains at the Southern end. Extra beautiful when in Snow. One of those Mountains; Ngauruhoe, was "Mt Doom" in Lord of the Rings. Check out Taupo Tandem Skydiving for more information. See ya!

[@awateagane1086]

Forgot to add; Five jumps at 18,500 ft - Two at 16,500ft.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@awateagane1086 that's awesome! i'd love to jump from 18000

[@audrey928]

Hi! Thank you for this video! I was wondering what you might recommend to wear? Like are there any types of clothing you should definitely avoid and is there anything you definitely should bring?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@audrey928 I like wearing tighter clothes that won’t flow around in the wind. But you can also just put on the jumpsuit provided by the company

[@norrisrogers91]

I went skydiving in Martinique best feeling ever !!!

[@grantguimond6238]

Agree with all of this after my first skydive yesterday. Great video!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching!

[@YashaWells]

My husband surprised for Mother’s Day with a skydiving experience. I’m excited and nervous. Thanks for the tips.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Omg what a surprise! Hope you have the best time.

[@lukeeggleston2953]

Looking at doing my first jump in 2024 thanks for the video.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have fun!

[@yanam7803]

Just made my first jump today. Agree with all 5 points. I like the stomach drop feeling that you don't experience jumping with a parachute so it didn't feel extreme enough 😅. I didn't care much after parachute opened due to slight motion sickness. The most uncomfortable part is the ears for me. It's been 7 hours and my ears are still not ok. Cool to experience though.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Sorry about your ears! Glad you enjoyed

[@danielab.8603]

I am going to jump tomorrow morning in Airlie Beach, Australia. I have a mix of feelings....excited but scared a bit as well....😆

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@danielab.8603 amazing! Have a great jump

[@danielab.8603]

@@ExploringwithCourtney 🙏thank you👍

[@danielab.8603]

@@ExploringwithCourtney it was fantastic!!!👌💯😆👍

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@danielab.8603 yayyy!! So happy to hear!

[@Cowley33]

I recently did my first skydive and it was incredible. I was surprised about the stomach feeling as well! I pretty much describe it like wearing a VR headset while suspended from the ceiling above a fan 😂... very surreal experience

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@MoaMorgenstern]

When I turned 20 (I’m 30 now) my mom was thinking about giving me skydiving as a present. But instead I got an electric violin. I’m terrified of heights nowadays which I wasn’t at 20. But now I’m actually consider doing it 🙈

[@andyhwell8419]

Skydiving won’t mess you ears up. You should be able to pop your ears in a few secs no problem. For those people that said it really messed them up, all I can say is that’s most likely from having a head cold while jumping. Don’t jump if you have a slight head cold. That prevents you from being able to pop your ears. For the normal person, you will barely even notice it

[@DivineAwareness88]

I was worried about the ears thing too bc I also have mild tinnitus but it is truly nothing. This comment is so true!

[@yolandasession8158]

I’m con considering doing my first jump here in October

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

In key west? I recommend 100%!

[@Lola.AngelicPretty]

Skydiving on the 2nd of June is the best! Queenly girl will appear, Lola approved 💖

[@blackwidow5105]

How did it go ❤️

[@Lola.AngelicPretty]

@@blackwidow5105 Oh it was a skydiving virtual simulator 😓

[@pergal4]

I have done indoor i- flying and there i struggled to breathe with all the air blowing from below. Does huge volumes of air blow on you and did you find it difficult to breathe? Second, can a 'passenger' opt for a helmet like the instructor? Thanks. Btw... awesome vid.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! I didn’t have issues breathing. You should call the company you want to jump with to ask about the helmet

[@pergal4]

@@ExploringwithCourtney thank you

[@viljabreiling3716]

What about the impact at landing? Is there any risk of hard impact?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

The instructor landed first and then told me when to put my feet on the ground. It went very smoothly for me!

[@unBecoming1]

Hello beautiful people…if you are about to endure your first jump, my advice is to go at it with a completely open mind. Try to push away the world of shoulds: this should be this way…this should go this way….etc. When you get rid of the expectations, you get rid of the fear and open yourself up to both awe and amazement on your way down. This is a heart and head adventure: settle the mind, feel into the heart. Enjoy the ride up, and express gratitude on the way down. ✌🏾 ☮️ 🎉

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

thank you for sharing!

[@wrex4x4]

I’m going this weekend 4/6/24 in atl with Mi Nina 😮 jump jump

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

have a great jump!

[@armanmalkhasyan4765]

Hi Cortney, thanks for the video. Does the small parachute, called deogue, decreased the speed of falling when it was openned in the first seconds of the jump?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! I don’t believe it impacts the speed

[@billstephens396]

About to leave for the airport to fly to my buddy's state of Colorado to celebrate me earning my MFA. This will be my first jump ever and I'm 50. This will be my buddy's ummmm... IDK, and he's a few weeks younger than me. I expect to have a mind-blowing experience!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Congrats!

[@ohhkayyy2238]

This was so helpful! Very nervous for my first jump but I’m eager.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

I’m glad to hear it! I hope you have fun

[@anthonyharder1469]

I did my first jump yesterday morning and it was so amazing. I wasn’t even ever in a plane before until that moment we went into the air. I went 14,000 feet and the view was spectacular. Will I do it again OH MOST DEFINITELY!!!! I wanted to do it again right then and there but didn’t have another 400$ I will definitely be doing it again really soon. I’m an adrenaline junkie

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Congrats!

[@anthonyharder1469]

@@ExploringwithCourtney thank you so much

[@moniqueinherfifties]

Going to DeLand on my 55th birthday for my 1st skydive

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have fun!

[@moniqueinherfifties]

@@ExploringwithCourtney I certainly will

[@emeraldjonz.]

Thank you. I'm going for my birthday

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! Have fun

[@blackstardove]

your channel is amazing im subbing. Havent been skydiving yet but i want to

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate the support :)

[@canano87]

I had my 1st time 1 month ago (15,000 feet). What I felt was the worst was, for sure: control my breathing in the first second and more than that the discomfort with my ears, as it was super painful. That pain lasted for around 24h other than that I enjoyed a shit ton and just want to do it again - I have the vid of it, where you could clearly see me trying to control my breathing.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad that you enjoyed it overall.

[@leisulin]

I don't know whether it was a factor or not leading to the pain in your ears, but I was warned by my instructors not to do a skydive if I had congestion in my sinuses (like if you have a cold or maybe allergies as well). The outside air pressure drops so rapidly, your ears should "pop" automatically as you fall, unless your head is congested preventing you from equalizing the pressure automatically. I remember only one skydive where I had any pain in my ears. At one point one of my ears popped fairly hard, which hurt for a few moments, but that was all. Edit: Sorry I see she addressed this in the video...

[@makennaboyum6528]

I think I am most hesitant about the landing part. What is that like?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

It was very easy. I think I just pulled my legs up and my instructor landed smoothly on his feet and told me I could stand up.

[@rustyshackelford2349]

I agree with everything you said. I have jumped 3 times in the last year, twice in Moab Utah and once in Punta Gorda, Fl. and yes i would do it again

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@nielabelhan1331]

I’m going tomorrow 😬😬🪂 I’m scared as f 😖. But ama do it. No matter what 😤

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@nielabelhan1331 how was it!?

[@yoderbud]

Thank you!

[@katarzynadomerecka89]

This sunday in Germany 🎉🎉

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have fun!

[@A_I_R215]

I’m going next month and I’m hyping myself up 🥶

[@dhruvaawasthi7308]

I wear specs...how will it affect my experience?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

You should ask the company you’re jumping with if their goggles will fit over glasses. I’d assume the answer is yes but you could just double check. Might even be on their faq page.

[@sfranc13]

Only one thing to know.... just jump! Life changing experience!

[@klars93]

Hi great video! I am going in a couple of weeks for my birthday! I'm worried about nervousness in the plane before the jump. Any advice for the pre jump moments?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thank you! Hmmm not really. Just enjoy the energy! As soon as you’re out of the plane you won’t even remember the nerves

[@3rdbeatz836]

Can I use ear plugs?

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

I'm not sure! You'd have to ask the company you're going to jump with.

[@jazminethompsonuk]

I'm going next month on the 22nd April, I'm absolutely terrified...

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Where are you doing it? You'll have a great time!

[@jazminethompsonuk]

@Exploring with Courtney I'm doing it with Skydive Buzz in Devon. I'm actually genuinely terrified, I'm got anxiety, and I'm hoping that by facing my biggest fear, all the little insignificant fears afterwards will feel like nothing after that point 🙈

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@jazminethompsonuk Oh you're in England! Very cool. Yes I hope you have an amazing experience and feel empowered to conquer other fears afterward. Thanks for watching :)

[@jazminethompsonuk]

@@ExploringwithCourtney Yes, where are you from? And I hope so 🥰

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@jazminethompsonuk I live in New York!

[@EmilyAnaliese]

would you recommend skydiving for those who are afraid of heights? does it feel uncomfortable when jumping out of the plane? would you think that this experience is once in a lifetime? thank you for this, my boyfriend has been eagerly wanting to skydive since we started dating this year for when the time is right for us to be engaged for the next 5 years.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching! I can’t say whether it’s a good experience for people afraid of heights because I don’t have that fear. I wasn’t uncomfortable jumping out! I think this is a very unique experience and something that you should do if you’re interested. I loved it and will do it again!! I hope you guys have fun

[@clootscalhoun9481]

I’m a bit scared of heights. Not terrified of them but don’t love them. On our way to skydive for the first time ever.

[@runningrock124]

good video!

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for watching!

[@never_give_up_to_win]

Thank You for the video. You motivated me and I did my first skydive a couple of days ago, it was amazing. But confess that before the jump I was super excited. I have a video of my skydive in my channel )

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

That’s awesome! Congrats

[@never_give_up_to_win]

@@ExploringwithCourtney Thank a lot

[@chrisoo8998]

I'm going for the first time tomorrow I'm very nervous

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have a great time!

[@IskraTheCat123]

I'm doing my first jump tomorrow with my 13 year old sister! Thank you so much for this video!! I will come back to edit this comment sooner or later 😁

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Have a great jump!!

[@IskraTheCat123]

@@ExploringwithCourtney Thanks!

[@lekstute]

How was it?

[@IskraTheCat123]

@@lekstute it was AMAZING! I thought it would be quite scary falling through the air but turns out it's not! Honestly, the scariest part of the experience is sitting on the plane waiting for the "scary" part to happen. As soon as you jump all of those negative scary thoughts go away. I even got to high five the cameraman, just for fun. The view from up above is amazing too. I jumped when it was quite warm, so I could feel the wind, but it doesn't squish you like some people think it would. I could breathe normally, just not through my mouth. When the parachute opened it felt like the harness loosened a bit and we were going quite slowly. My instructor told me how to unpluck my ears (I didn't even notice they were plucked before) and let me take control of the parachute for a little bit. Then he took control and started to spin us. I went really fast but my brother told his instructor that he gets motion sick so they went slower. The landing wasn't bad either. He told me earlier that I would need to put my legs up and it would be smooth. He was the one to land on the grass, I didn't have to do anything but keep my legs up. I would highly recommend skydiving to everyone. It's really worth it!

[@IskraTheCat123]

Btw I went with my sister and my brother. I just thought my brother wouldn't go since he is 10.

[@Raequanjamar]

My 24th birthday Sunday, everybody did it on the theirs so shit ima do it… brb 😫

[@thequinnsfamilyvlog6551]

Thank you ❤

[@Timberghost74]

Great explanation of why tandem jumpers can not use their own cameras while skydiving. As a tandem jumper, the FAA, and USPA (United State Parachute Association) consider you a student skydiver. Cameras are a huge snag hazard, which could cost someone their life if things go wrong. They only want skydivers with experience levels that can correct these problems if they should happen. Any future tandem jumpers, please do not think it it the drop zone, or the skydive instructors are just trying to make extra money by not letting you jump your own GoPro. Please do not take your frustration with this out on them. I have seen it several times, and it is pretty sad to watch an instructor get yelled at moments before they take a "customer" on a life altering adventure. $100 is about average for video packages, and looking at the cost involved, most would think that is pretty fair. From the cost of the cameras, to the software to edit the video, to the time spent doing the edits, it really is not too bad. in my opinion, if you have an option to get video shot from a second skydiver, take that option over a hand held, even if it cost a little more. They will get your exit, and freefall from many angles, as well as your landing. Be safe, and have fun.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks for you perspective! I definitely wish I could have gotten another jumper to record my jump.

[@LuisQuitt]

thanks

[@Swampzoid]

I've never jumped but I'd like to someday. My only fear is that I'll come unhooked from the instructor. I'll plummet to my death while he lands safely with the parachute.

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

@@Swampzoid lol!! I had the same fear until my instructor attached the harness. It was so secure and there were multiple connection points to his. I hope you go for it!

[@TheGenzceo]

Just subscribed

[@ExploringwithCourtney]

Thanks!

[@tehanidesselle3942]

My only advice is you can prepare yourself but that drop and one minute of freefalling does not feel real! It’s like a dream